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I watched a city council meeting recently where they debated whether to remove the gender question from their annual community survey. Staff relayed that the research firm needed the question to ensure survey respondents match Census data – knowing the gender of each respondent should not be optional. One council member advocated for removal, citing […]
By Dr. Adam Probolsky Local government agencies conduct revenue measure feasibility polls to learn whether likely voters would support a new or renewed tax, bond, millage, or other revenue measure before placing it on the ballot. The results tell staff and elected officials whether the measure can pass, how to structure it, and how to […]
By Dr. Adam Probolsky You can call a community survey statistically valid only if it is designed so that the results accurately represent the overall demographics of the resident population of a city, town, county, or other defined community, like special district. For local governments, the only way to achieve statistical validity is to work […]
An independent research consultant helps trade and industry associations get higher response rates, candid member feedback, and credible data the board, management, and staff can act on – by combining guaranteed confidentiality, multimode outreach (phone, email, text, and mail), and the impartiality of a third party who understands association governance. Important Why Do Most Board- […]
An independent research consultant typically attracts higher response rates, more honest feedback, and credible results that boards can act on with confidence. Combine guaranteed confidentiality, multimode outreach (phone, email, text, and mail), and the impartiality of a third party with real governance experience. Important Why Board-led Surveys Might Not Work? Most association-managed surveys suffer from […]
What is personalized onboarding? Personalized onboarding is the process of tailoring the first phase of employment to a new hire’s specific role, learning style, and social needs. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, it uses preboarding, role-specific training, and mentor integration to ensure employees feel prepared, valued, and culturally aligned from day one. Need to know […]
Internal communication is about building trust, alignment, and a shared understanding. Address these four common mistakes and you will be supporting a communication culture that benefits both employees and the organization’s goals. When internal communication works, employees are informed, aligned, and engaged. When internal communication breaks down, employees are confused, distrustful, and more prone to […]
A poll conducted in November discovered that California voters have a distinctly different view from environmental and political leadership on how to address the future of water. Dr. Adam Probolsky, president of Probolsky Research presented the poll results at the California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy (CFEE) Water Conference in Indian Wells which […]
By Adam Probolsky Most Americans are not trying to get to the “shining city on a hill.” They can’t see “a thousand points of light.” They do not believe it’s morning in America.” But it gets worse, recent national polling shows that just 54% of us have a positive view of capitalism – it’s down […]
Every year, millions of employees are asked to fill out surveys. They share their opinions on everything from organizational culture to feedback on their direct supervisor to what training would help them do their job better. But a crucial question often goes unanswered: Does this feedback actually lead to change?
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